China’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong and Shanghai have already raised over $54 billion through IPOs and secondary listings in 2026, while blockbuster debuts such as CXMT and Unitree highlight the enthusiasm for tech stocks.
Systematix Research has initiated coverage of five affordable housing finance companies with Buy ratings, seeing 28-48% upside from current levels. The brokerage expects the sector to benefit from low mortgage penetration, rising incomes and urbanisation, with most covered companies projected to deliver loan growth in the low-to-mid-20% range through FY29.
European shares opened lower on Monday as renewed US-Iran military tensions pushed oil prices and bond yields higher, although the STOXX 600 remained on track for its fifth consecutive monthly gain. Energy stocks rose as Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel, while Germany’s DAX fell ahead of key inflation data. Investors are also watching upcoming eurozone inflation and US payrolls figures for clues on interest rates.
Jefferies prefers Kaynes Technology over Dixon Technologies as India pushes to deepen domestic electronics component manufacturing. The brokerage has a Buy rating on Kaynes Tech, while maintaining Hold calls on Dixon and Syrma SGS Technology. It expects stronger competition for mobile assembly players and advises caution on Syrma after its sharp rally.
India’s new 20-minute closing auction system is facing renewed scrutiny after the Sensex briefly plunged nearly 3% during Thursday’s session, highlighting concerns over thin liquidity and price volatility. Introduced on August 3 to improve price discovery and align India with global markets, the system has also come under SEBI’s lens following an alleged market-manipulation case.
Northern Arc Capital shares surged after 1.21 crore shares changed hands in a large block deal during the morning session. The stock hit an intraday high of ₹315 and remained above its opening price and VWAP around noon, indicating that the early gains held through the session.
European central bankers left the Jackson Hole symposium concerned that recent US Treasury interventions could strain long-standing norms of global financial cooperation. Unannounced yen intervention, Treasury bond buybacks and uncertainty over Fed dollar swap lines have raised concerns about Washington’s growing role in global financial markets.
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as weak economic data highlighted a fragile recovery, while new measures to reform China’s housing presale system triggered a sharp selloff in property shares. Gold stocks also weakened after hawkish Fed signals, while strong first-half earnings from major banks offered some support.
Jefferies retained its Buy rating on HDFC Bank but cut the target price to Rs 880 from Rs 1,050 following CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan’s decision not to seek reappointment. The brokerage flagged near-term risks to deposit mobilisation and fee income but said valuations remain undemanding.
Priority Jewels IPO has attracted strong demand on Day 2, with the issue subscribed 15.61 times. The IPO is also commanding a 23% grey market premium, signalling potential listing gains. With the issue fully priced at 20.5x FY26 P/E, Anand Rathi has recommended subscribing to the IPO for long-term gains.
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